According to this report from MetroNews, it’s officially official. For the first time this season, West Virginia will have its full complement of linebackers available to play in a game when the Mountaineers host TCU this Saturday.

 

Defensive coordinator Tony Gibson said that senior Quandarius Qualls and sophomore Brendan Ferns will both be ready to play this week. The duo returned to practice last week, but ultimately did not make the trip to Texas. Both had been out since tearing knee ligaments in separate spring practice injuries.

 

“We kind of knew last week was just getting them back into it,” Gibson said. “We didn’t travel them. This week, they’re in the plans. It’s full speed ahead.”

 

Sophomore Dylan Tonkery, who dressed out against the Longhorns but ultimately did not play, is also expected to contribute.

 

Ferns and Tonkery give the Mountaineers needed depth at middle linebacker, where backup Shea Campbell has been forced to do yeoman’s work the past three games. Tonkery began the year as West Virginia’s starter at the position with Ferns out of commission.

 

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Editor's Note: Photo by Ben Queen of www.benqueenphotography.com.